President Donald Trump attempted to nullify preemptive pardons granted to members of the Jan. 6 committee that he has suggested he would like to prosecute. “The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO …
Read More »Trump Gloats About Dubious Golf Title as Americans Die in Severe Storms
The stock market is down, a measles outbreak is spreading, and tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired, hamstringing many of the government services Americans depend on daily — but don’t worry, we have some good news for you: Donald Trump won another golf tournament at his private …
Read More »As Trump Remakes America, the Political Class Is Dumbstruck
When I came home with a black eye after a fight as a kid, my father imparted to me one of those sticky paternal pearls of wisdom that continues to find new relevance beyond its intended purpose. That afternoon, my dad took me outside, showed me how to keep my …
Read More »Schumer Postpones Book Tour After Caving to Trump
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has postponed three events on his book tour — including one in Washington, D.C. — amid widespread backlash to his capitulation to Republicans during last week’s spending negotiations. According to multiple outlets, scheduled events in Baltimore, New York City, and Washington, D.C., surrounding the …
Read More »'Righteous Revolt': Are Democrats Finally Tired of Surrendering?
For years, Democrats have stood by as their leaders have insisted they are powerless to do what they’ve promised, only to watch Donald Trump, in his second term, do whatever he feels like, no matter what the law says — be it firing tens of thousands of federal workers, freezing …
Read More »White House Celebrates St. Paddy's Day With Fighter Found Guilty of Civil Rape
Donald Trump celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Monday by inviting Irish UFC star Conor McGregor to the White House. McGregor has long been the subject of controversy, and just a few months ago was found liable for rape in a civil case in Ireland. Trump lauded McGregor last week when …
Read More »Outgoing Broadband Chief Issues Stark Warning Against Elon Musk
An outgoing Commerce Department official in charge of expanding rural broadband authored an email to colleagues warning that the Trump administration is preparing to further enrich billionaire Elon Musk by diverting money for rural broadband to Musk’s satellite internet company. “Stranding all or part of rural America with worse internet …
Read More »Trump's Multimillionaire Treasury Secretary Calls Stock Market Drop 'Healthy'
The U.S. stock market has lost $5 trillion in value over the last three weeks due to upcoming tariffs threatened by the Trump administration and rising inflation, leaving many Americans worried about their investments. But Trump’s treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said he isn’t concerned. In fact, he claimed the stock …
Read More »Chris Murphy: 'If We Continue to Engage in Business as Usual, This Democracy Could Be Gone'
Sen. Chris Murphy cautioned lawmakers that continuing to engage in norms during the Trump administration could bring an end to American democracy. His comments come after 10 Democratic senators, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted with Republicans to pass Trump’s spending bill and avert a government shutdown. “If we continue …
Read More »Trump Deported Alleged Gang Members. A Court Ordered Him Not To
The Trump administration deported to El Salvador hundreds of immigrants it accused of being members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang or MS-13, and the deportations may have taken place after a court explicitly ordered they be halted and any planes in the air turn around. On Friday, Trump …
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